William H. Tucker (American politician)
William H. Tucker | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office January 4, 1858 – January 2, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Price |
| Succeeded by | Buel Hutchinson |
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| Born | April 22, 1825 Southampton County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1866 (aged 40) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Tuberculosis |
| Resting place | Hamilton Cemetery, West Salem, Wisconsin |
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| Alma mater | Oberlin College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1862 |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
| Unit | 19th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Henry Tucker (April 22, 1825 – February 3, 1866) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing a large district of then-sparsely populated western Wisconsin during the 1858 and 1859 sessions.